Loft Boarding Pricing Guide

Clear Guidance on Loft Boarding Costs — Without Guesswork

Loft boarding prices can vary significantly depending on how the work is specified and installed.

Loft Boarding Pricing Guide

Clear Guidance on Loft Boarding Costs — Without Guesswork

Loft boarding prices can vary significantly depending on how the work is specified and installed.

At AMVA Lofts, we focus on correct, raised loft boarding systems designed to protect insulation performance and provide safe, long-term storage — not the cheapest possible solution.

This guide explains how pricing works, what influences cost, and how to compare quotes properly.

Price Ranges

Typical Price Ranges (Guide Only)

Smaller lofts / partial boarding:

From the mid £1,000s

These are guide ranges only. Every loft is different, and final pricing depends on specification, access, and layout.

Deluxe Timber Folding Systems

Typically £1,800 – £2,500

These are guide ranges only. Every loft is different, and final pricing depends on specification, access, and layout.

Larger or more complex lofts

Can be higher

These are guide ranges only. Every loft is different, and final pricing depends on specification, access, and layout.

What Drives Loft Boarding Costs?

The main factors that influence price include:
one

Raised vs Non-Raised Systems

Raised systems require:

  • Additional materials
  • More installation time
  • Correct spacing and airflow planning

They cost more — but protect insulation performance and long-term outcomes.

two

Size of the Boarded Area

  • Total square metres boarded
  • Walkways vs full coverage
  • Safe load considerations
three

Insulation Considerations

  • Existing insulation depth and condition
  • Requirement to preserve full insulation performance
  • Any recommended top-ups or adjustments
  • Additional time and materials required for correct specification

Insulation work, where required, is scoped as part of the overall loft solution — not treated as a standalone job.

four

Loft Access

  • Existing hatch size
  • Hatch enlargement requirements
  • Ladder installation

Access upgrades often form part of a proper solution.

five

Property Type

  • New-build homes (deeper insulation, airflow sensitivity)
  • Older properties (joist spacing, obstructions)
six

Optional Extras

  • Loft lighting
  • Insulation advice or top-ups
  • Additional safety features

We’ll always explain which items are essential and which are optional.

Comparison

Why “Cheaper Quotes” Often Aren’t Like-For-Like

Lower quotes are usually
achieved by:

These approaches may look similar initially but can:

That’s why pricing differences exist.

If two quotes are very different, they are almost never comparable on specification.

What to ask

How to Compare Loft Boarding Quotes Properly

When reviewing quotes, ask:

If a quote is significantly cheaper, ask whether the boarding is raised above insulation — if it isn’t, it’s not comparable.”

If a quote can’t answer these clearly, it’s not comparable.

philosophy

Our Pricing Philosophy

We believe pricing should:

Reflect correct specification

Protect insulation performance

Allow clean, one-day professional installs

Include accountability and aftercare

We do not:

Compete on lowest price

Reduce specification to hit a number

Discount to match builder-tier quotes

If budget is the primary driver, we may not be the right fit — and we’ll say that upfront.

Our Method

How We Price Your Loft

Our process is simple and transparent:

Free survey

assess your loft properly

Clear recommendation

what’s needed and why

Honest pricing

based on correct specification

No pressure

proceed only if it feels right

Many customers tell us they value the clarity as much as the work itself.

Ready to Get an Accurate Price?

The only way to price loft boarding properly is to see the loft.

We don’t aim to be the cheapest. We aim to be the last time you need to do it.